Bon-Voyage! --a travel-inspired fashion event

Sometimes we girls just get in a rut with our clothes and feel that what we really need is a whole new wardrobe. Thankfully for the strength of our ingenuity, most of us cannot afford that. Instead, we get the privilege of exercising a fabulous gift: making something out of nothing. :)

^ That's the publicity spiel about this event. ;) 

To help get all of us out of the rut, I'm starting a new series of Travel-Inspired "Bon-Voyage!" Fashion posts! I thought it'd be a fun way to get creative and inspire us all, especially as many of you might be Going Places this summer. :) I will provide linkies at the bottom of the fashion posts and you girls can put together your own outfits inspired by anywhere around the world! You can match my theme or make up one of your own.You can do an inspiration post with pictures from the web, or photos of your own outfit! Just don't forget to sign the linky! :)
And don't forget to take the "button" and link to this event on your on blogs so everyone else can join!

This week's theme will be "Gypsy"! :)

"I have an evening dress, pink mull over silk (I'm perfectly beautiful in that), and a blue church dress, and a dinner dress with red veiling with Oriental trimming (makes me look like a Gipsy)..."

-Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

I imagine her dress looking something like this!

The gypsy-style is a beautiful, rather bohemian style that is easily recreated using things most of you will be able to find in your wardrobe. Here are some ideas! 

Belts, woven or leather--the thicker the better if you want to get that truly caravan/wandering look. :)

The peasant blouse--feminine, soft, and beautiful. Gentle gathering at the neck-line and the girlish sleeves are the classic features of this style. You could also gain a similar look by using a belt and a full, loose shirt...something like this:

Next is a long, full skirt Now is the time to bring that limp, tiered-skirt from the back of your drawer and give it a new life. :)

Flip-flops are so perfect for this style (or barefeet!) that I don't even need to address shoes. :) The last thing that will make your gypsy-style perfect is the hairstyle! Choose something loose and pretty and careless.

Wrap a ribbon once...

Or thrice:

Throw in a red rose for good measure...

And voila! You are ready for a trek across Bohemia. :) Now go ahead and link up with your posts!